Panera Bread #1004
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2019
95
Score
Panera Bread #1004 has been inspected 19 times since 2010. On Sep 20, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Panera Bread #1004's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Panera Bread #1004 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CATERING PREPARATION KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SAID SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, WATER FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.8F LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN CATERING PREPARATION KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SAID SINK HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED, WATER FLOWS CONTINUOUSLY.
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE ON THE ICE MACHINE DUE TO ICE MACHINE'S LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE PROOF BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SHELVES IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMNT. REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON FRONT PREP AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROVIDED WITH TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS, ICE MAKER AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE ALONG THE FRONT BAKERY AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE EAST END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING AT THE BACK DOOR AND 4-6 FLYING AROUND NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BACKING PANS, BAKING RACKS, DRINK DISPENSORS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN DISMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 20, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AROUND THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST/DIRT, STAINS AND SMALL FLIES.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES- 15 NOTED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED APRIL 3, 2013 WAS HANGING ON A SIDE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LARGE REACH IN COOLER BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CONSPICOUSLY POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) I POSTED THE SUMMARY GIVEN FOR TODAYS INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AROUND THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST/DIRT, STAINS AND SMALL FLIES.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILLS-STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR BY THE OFFICE AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS UNDER SINKS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE DISH MACHINE.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY MOP SINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PLASTIC GLOVES NOT STORED PROPERLY ON CLEAN CONTAINER RACK.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PITS/DARK STAINS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FRONT PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES ALONG FRONT PREP LINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELF RACK.
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May 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SALAD COOLER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOODEN SANDWICH PREP TABLE(REAR PREP AREA). MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY COFFEE STATION (REAR PREP). MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Oct 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT WIPED DOWN.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHELVING UNITS.(BULBS, FOOD ITEMS,ETC.)
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Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing. Final rinse 0ppm chlorine. critical violation. citation issued. 7-38-030. Chlorine sanitizer was provided for low temperature dishmachine by the end of the inspection. (final rinse at 100ppm)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Found exterior of paper towel dispenser not wiped down.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found mop buckets not properly stored next to clean dish racks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Panera Bread #1004 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Panera Bread #1004 on file is from Sep 20, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Panera Bread #1004?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Panera Bread #1004.
Has Panera Bread #1004's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Panera Bread #1004 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Panera Bread #1004 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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